“i ski for tommy.” is a not for profit initiative directed by friends of the late Thomas Lewis-Mathias, a national level alpine skier who tragically died from malignant melanoma 6th Jan 2009.
The aims of the program as endorsed by the Alfred Hospital Foundation are:
1. To raise awareness of the dangers of Melanoma amongst young people – highlighting the indiscriminate, yet preventable nature of the disease. This will be done by way of presentations at schools, workshops, social events and by the support of national-level winter athletes who will act as ambassadors of the movement.
2. To raise money exclusively for the Victorian Melanoma Service by the selling of “i ski for tommy.” branded merchandise and by the direct collection of tax-deductible donations.
3. To allow supporters and the public to track the progress of the ambassadors of the foundation who include Mike Rishworth, Katya Crema and Dan Portelli.
4. To create a lasting legacy for Thomas Lewis-Mathias.
This is an extremely worthwhile venture in memory of a much loved member of the Buller Family. aussieskier.com is proud to be a supporter.
